Jones

Jones  (jnz)

Family of American jazz musicians, including Henry (born 1918), known as "Hank," a pianist best known as a member of the Columbia Broadcasting System house band (1959-1974); his brother Thaddeus Joseph (1923-1986), known as "Thad," a cornetist, flugelhorn player, and composer who wrote extensively for Count Basie's orchestra; and his brother Elvin Ray (1927-2004), a drummer best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet (1960-1965).

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Jones, Charles Martin Known as "Chuck." 1912-2002.

American animator and animation director who helped bring to life cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck for Warner Brothers. He won several Academy Awards for his cartoons.

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Jones, Inigo 1573-1652.

English architect who brought the Palladian classical style to England. He designed the Queen's House in Greenwich and the Banqueting Hall in Whitehall, London.

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Jones, John Luther Known as "Casey." 1864-1900.

American locomotive engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train. The song "The Ballad of Casey Jones," is about his death.

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Jones, John Paul 1747-1792.

Scottish-born American naval officer. In the American Revolution he raided the British coast and destroyed two warships (1779).

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Jones, LeRoi

See Imamu Amiri Baraka.

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Jones, Mary Harris Known as "Mother Jones." 1830-1930.

Irish-born American labor leader and union organizer. She helped found (1905) the Industrial Workers of the World.

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Jones, Quincy Delight Born 1933.

American musician, composer, and record and television producer. Having spent the early part of his career as a member of several influential jazz bands, he is best known for his musical compositions for television and film.

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Jones, Robert Tyre Known as "Bobby." 1902-1971.

American golfer who won (1930) the Grand Slam of golf, the amateur and open championships in the United States and Great Britain.

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jones  (jnz) Slang

n.

1. Heroin.

2. An addiction or craving.

intr.v. jonesed, jones·ing, jones·es

To have an eager or intense desire: was jonesing for caffeine.

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[Perhaps from the name Jones.]

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Jones

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Jones [dʒəʊnz]

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1. (Biographies / Jones, Daniel (1881-1967) M, British, LANGUAGE: phonetician) Daniel. 1881-1967, British phonetician

2. (Biographies / Jones, Daniel (1912-1993) M, Welsh, MUSIC: composer) Daniel. 1912-93, Welsh composer. He wrote nine symphonies and much chamber music

3. (Biographies / Jones, David (1895-1974) M, British, ARTS AND CRAFTS: artist, WRITING: writer) David. 1895-1974, British artist and writer: his literary works, which combine poetry and prose, include In Parenthesis (1937), an account of World War I, and The Anathemata (1952)

4. (Biographies / Jones, Digby (Marritt) (1956 M, British, BUSINESS: businessman) Digby (Marritt). born 1956, British businessman; director-general of the Confederation of British Industry from 2000

5. (Biographies / Jones, Inigo (1573-1652) M, English, ARCHITECTURE: architect, THEATRE: theatre designer) Inigo (ˈɪnɪgəʊ). 1573-1652, English architect and theatrical designer, who introduced Palladianism to England. His buildings include the Banqueting Hall of Whitehall. He also designed the settings for court masques, being the first to use the proscenium arch and movable scenery in England

6. (Biographies / Jones, John Paul (1747-1792) M, USnational of birth: Scottish, MILITARY: naval commander) John Paul, original name John Paul. 1747-92, US naval commander, born in Scotland: noted for his part in the War of American Independence

7. (Biographies / Jones, Le Roi (1934 M, US, WRITING: poet, THEATRE: dramatist, POLITICS: political figure) (Everett) Le Roi (ˈliːrɔɪ), Muslim name Imanu Amir̀i Baraka. born 1934, US Black poet, dramatist, and political figure

8. (Biographies / Jones, Quincy (1933 M, US, MUSIC: composer, MUSIC: trumpet player, MUSIC: conductor, MUSIC: record producer) Quincy. born 1933, US composer, arranger, conductor, record producer, and trumpeter, noted esp for his film scores

9. (Biographies / Jones, Robert Tyre (1902-1971) M, US, SPORT AND GAMES: golfer) Robert Tyre, known as Bobby Jones. 1902-71, US golfer

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Jones - United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930) Mary Harris Jones, Mother Jones
	2.	Jones - United States railroad engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train; a friend wrote a famous ballad describing the incident (1864-1900) Casey Jones, John Luther Jones
	3.	Jones - United States golfer (1902-1971)     Bobby Jones, Robert Tyre Jones
	4.	Jones - American naval commander in the American Revolution (1747-1792) John Paul Jones
	5.	Jones - one of the first great English architects and a theater designer (1573-1652) Inigo Jones
	6.	Jones - English phonetician (1881-1967) Daniel Jones